Recently Brandeis University has fired their men’s basketball coach after racist remarks toward an African American player about sending them back to Africa according to Deadspin.
Three players have spoken to Deadspin about their coaches style and some of the things he’s said to them during his time as head coach. Meehan joined the program in 2003 and has taken the program to the Division III Final Four and become the winningest coach in program history.
The University released a statement following the following of Meehan.
“Last year, several students filed serious discrimination complaints about Brandeis’ men’s head basketball coach, alleging preferential and discriminatory treatment, unprofessional behavior, and racially biased harassment. Brandeis, like all employers, has processes that must be followed in investigating complaints against employees, and employees have a right to due process. In this case, the complaints were investigated and disciplinary action was taken.
Earlier this week, a new complaint was brought against the coach and he was placed on immediate administrative leave. In light of the new complaint, we began a thorough examination and review of the prior incidents. As a result of this complaint and that review, the coach’s employment with Brandeis has now been terminated.”
As of now, Meehan has not responded to Deadspin’s request to comment on the situation at hand. It’s sad but I’m sure there are more coaches out there that use nasty comments to try and get the best out of an athlete. Stay tuned for more updates and if Meehan will comment about his firing and to hear his side of the story.